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Monday, May 13, 2013

E-Update from the Desk of Governor Scott Walker

E-Update from the Desk of Governor Scott
Walker

One of
the most important duties I have serving as your Governor is to provide you
directly with updates related to the operation of our state government. I also
frequently provide updates on Facebook (Governor Scott Walker)
and Twitter (@GovWalker). Please feel free to share
this update with your family, friends, and others who may be interested in state
government operations.

Wisconsin's
$560 Million Budget Surplus

The
non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau released updated revenue projections
yesterday, which showed Wisconsin will have a $560 million surplus when this
fiscal year ends in June. Our sound fiscal management means we can continue to
invest in our priorities while protecting taxpayers.

The
surplus and increased revenue projections should be invested in aid for our
schools, lowering income taxes for middle-class families, holding the line on
property taxes, and building our rainy day fund. Wisconsin’s economy is
growing, and our tough, but prudent, decisions mean we are better off than we
were two years ago.

Wisconsin
Improves to 17th in "Best/Worst States for Business 2013"
Ranking

Chief
Executive magazine announced the results of their annual “Best/Worst States for
Business” survey on Tuesday, and for the third consecutive year, Wisconsin
improved its position among the nation’s best states for business. Wisconsin
improved from 20th in 2012 to 17th in 2013, and up from
41st in 2010. Since
taking office in 2011, my number one goal has been to help the private sector
create jobs by establishing a favorable climate for economic growth. This
three-year improvement in ranking continues to show our economy is better off
than it was a few years ago, and Wisconsin is on track to becoming one of
America’s best states for business.

"Cabinet
on the Road"

On
Monday, Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and members of the Cabinet joined
me to kick off the “Cabinet on the Road” series at Modine Manufacturing in
Racine. This is a great opportunity to travel with the Cabinet and listen to
the concerns of local job creators and discuss how we can help them create more
jobs.We had a
unique opportunity to ask questions about the impact of state government on
business. Our Administration is always trying to find ways to lower the cost of
doing business in Wisconsin, promote job creation, and limit unnecessary
regulations that hurt small businesses. The 2013 Wisconsin
Regulatory Review Report was published earlier this year and identified 218
rules with 307 recommended modifications. The Small Business Regulatory Review
Board conducted a survey of employers as part of the report, and 70 percent of
employers said regulations impose a significant cost on their
businesses. My
Administration will continue working on building a pro-growth environment in
Wisconsin so our job creators can grow and hire more workers.

Focusing
on Jobs

Two
years ago, during my inaugural address, I stated “We will work tirelessly to
restore economic growth and vibrancy to our state. My top three priorities are
jobs, jobs, and jobs.” I’ve remained true to my words, and I will continue to
each and every day I have the honor of serving as your Governor. Recently,
we made substantial strides helping Wisconsinites who are currently looking for
work get the jobs that are available today:

Just in
the last month, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development hosted 30 job
fairs and specialized recruitments attended by nearly 3,500 job
seekers—including fairs in the Fox Valley, along the Illinois border, in the
Chippewa Valley, in the Coulee Region, and in Southwest Wisconsin;

In the
last week, on-site recruitment events were held at six major Wisconsin
employers;

We’ve
added private sector members to the Council on Workforce Investment—an advisory
panel working to help prepare workers find jobs in the modern workforce.

Beyond
these efforts, we have additional innovative ideas to assist individuals, who
are currently looking for employment. Later this month, we will encourage
individuals in southeast Wisconsin currently receiving unemployment benefits to
pre-register for a career expo taking place in their area. Dozens of employers
have already signed up for the expo, which is good news. If you’re interested,
you can visit www.WisconsinCareerExpo.com to
learn more.

I remain
focused on helping foster an economic environment that allows the private sector
to create jobs, and I will continue to help individuals who are seeking work get
jobs that are available today.

State
Employee Recognition Day

State
Employee Recognition Day was Wednesday, May 8, and you can watch my message to
state employees here. I thank
all state employees for their hard work and dedication. The services they
provide help make Wisconsin a better place to live. Wisconsin is lucky to have
employees, who lead by example and exude a high level of professionalism, and I
encourage all citizens to express appreciation to them each day.

It has
been a pleasure communicating with you. It is an honor to serve as your Governor
and represent the residents of Wisconsin.

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